The U.S. Coast Guard released data Thursday that shows 610 people died in recreational boating accidents in 2014. This marks the second lowest number of yearly boating fatalities on record…
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Skechers To Support Earthquake Victims in Nepal
Skechers USA, Inc. announced that through the company’s charitable footwear donation program, Bobs from Skechers, it will give more than 62,000 pairs of new shoes to support children affected by the devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Nepal…
Candie’s Launches Instagram Campaign
Candie's will launch its spring/summer 2015 marketing campaign exclusively on the social media network, Instagram…
Nordstrom Posts 4.4 Percent Q1 Comp Gain
Nordstrom, Inc. reported earnings per diluted share of 66 cents for the first quarter ended May 2, which were in-line with company expectations, compared with 72 cents a year ago. Total company net sales increased 9.8 percent and comparable sales increase
Hydro Flask Names Wallenfels as VP of Worldwide Sales
Hydro Flask has hired Mike Wallenfels as Vice President of Worldwide Sales. Wallenfels brings vast executive experience from the outdoor and active lifestyle industries, and has guided organizational growth in the US, European, and Asian markets…
US Senate Moves on Two Trade Bills Backed by Outdoor Industry
The U.S. Senate passed two pieces of trade preference legislation and a customs-and-enforcement bill Thursday that will benefit manufacturers of outdoor sporting goods and apparel, according to Outdoor Industry Association…
Vista Outdoor Reports Shooting Sales Continued Decline in Fiscal Q4
With the market for many types of ammunition and firearms still soft, Vista Outdoor Inc. CEO Mark DeYoung showered praise on Bushnell, where he says signs of a turnaround have emerged in a new crop of products for golfers and archers…
Zalando SE Raises Guidance After Beating Q1 Targets
Zalando SE, the German e-tailer that sells dozens of athletic and outdoor apparel and footwear brands in 15 European countries, reported revenues rose 28.5 per cent to €643.6 million ($727 mm) in the first quarter.
Street League Skateboarding Appoints First-Ever CEO
Street League Skateboarding appointed Greg Jacobs as the league's first-ever CEO and promoted current SLS president, Brian Atlas, to COO…
Gildan Activewear Trims FY Guidance on Currency Headwinds
While revenues grew double-digits, Gildan Activewear Inc.’s first-quarter earnings fell on previously-announced price reductions. The company also slightly narrowed its EPS guidance range for the year to reflect further foreign currency devaluation.
Sport Chek’s Hot Streak Continues in Q1
FGL Sports saw same-store sales climb 8.6 percent in the first quarter, led by an 8.7 percent romp by its flagship Sport Chek chain, according to the quarterly report of its parent, Canadian Tire Inc…
Department Stores See Soft Q1
Impacted by the harsh winter weather that extended into many parts of the country into February and March, delays related to a West Coast port dispute, and general softness in consumer spending, several department stores last week reported disappointing f
Late NHL Player Montador Suffered from CTE
Former NHL player Steve Montador had “widespread presence” of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) at the time of his death three months ago, according to a brain study released Tuesday by his estate's law firm. The news follows a judge's ruli
Lululemon Announces Departure of EVP, Global Retail
Lululemon Athletica Inc. announced the resignation of Delaney Schweitzer, executive vice president, global retail, effective May 29. Schweitzer began her career at Lululemon in 2002…
Macy’s Q1 Earnings Dip
Macy’s, Inc. reported first-quarter earnings slid 13.8 percent. Same-store sales dipped 0.1 percent, lower than planned due to delays caused by the West Coast port slowdown, extreme winter weather and lower international tourist spending…
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